Troop News & Upcoming Events
Applying to Troop 126
Our troop holds several open house events for potential applicants to meet and experience Troop 126. These usually take place in November and December. Check our website for details when those months draw closer.
We accept applications for new scouts starting in December for possible onboarding the following March. The end of February is typically when Arrow of Light scouts bridge from the Cub Scouting program. Priority is given to those scouts who have earned their Arrow of Light or are bridging from a Cub Scout Pack.
We have a limited amount of openings each year. As such, not all applicants may be accommodated. We encourage you to pursue your love of Scouting either with Troop 126 or another troop in the area, such as Troop 2021G (San Ramon) and 36G (Danville). You can locate a Scouts BSA troop near you by clicking this link.
Troop 126 is meeting in-person at GRMS
(Throughout the school year) and at alternative locations outside of that.
Events Calendar
Click here for events calendar of Troop 126
Upcoming Events
Showers Lake Backpacking Trip Philmont Prep
Date: 6/22-6/23
Location: Kirkwood, CA
Remarks: (Philmont Crew Only)
Description: One-night outing to beautiful Showers Lake, in the Sierra Nevada mountains south of Lake Tahoe! Our trailhead starts at 8,500' elevation and takes us five miles to Showers Lake, where we'll find a spot to set up camp.
Borges Ranch Conservation Campout
Date: 6/22-6/23
Location: Borges Ranch In Walnut Creek
Remarks: Shell Ridge Open Space
Description: Come join us on another fun campout in Borges Ranch. It will be a one-night camping trip just down the road. The focus of this campout are to have a good time with friends, gain camping experience, and do a conservation project for Borges Ranch.
During this campout you will earn:
- 1 conservation hrs
- 1 camping night
- cooking opportunities for trail head or MB
- campfire program opportunities
If you would like to cook or be the MC for campfire program please reach out to the OSPL & OSMs for approval. You will be responsible to lead menu planning/ campfire with your patrol.
OSPL: Taylor Mok
OSMs: Regina Chao and Tiffany Kum
Sarayu's Eagle Project - Day 3
Date: 6/22
Location: 1508 Thurlow Way, San Ramon,CA
Remarks: 2 Hours Service
Description: This event is part of an Eagle Project to build two flat top tables for Gurdwara Sahib Of Livermore Tri-Valley Sikh Center.
We will be building two flat top tables for the community of the temple which will be used by the temple for seating guests after services and for other activities as well.
This will be day-3 agenda:
In this session we will be adding the final touches to the second table and staining it.
Remember to wear comfortable clothing + closed toed shoes.
Merit Badge Extravaganza
Date: 6/30 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Ramona Park
Remarks: 4 Hours Service. Wear Class B and bring water/ snack for this event
Description: Come join us!!! In MB Extravaganza, you have the choice to sign up one or multiple sessions per your interest, just make sure the time doesn't conflict with each other. We are offering both Merit Badge and Trail Head program for our scouts during this event. Please 1) go over the Program Schedule, 2) register on signup genius using the link provided, 3) come prepared with worksheets and any items your MBCs requested.
Your MBCs may reach out to you after you're registered on how to prepare for the class. It is important you go over the worksheets beforehand so you know what to expect. Scouts will have a chance to meet with MBCs following their presentations to demonstrate what they have learned for requirement sign offs.
We also encourage scouts who are working on Life Rank or has Leadership Contract to sign up to teach Trail Head Program. In return, you will fulfill Life Rank req 6 by teaching with EDGE method or Req from Leadership Contract. Please contact Iniya to confirm which req. you are working on.
Trail Head Program:
9-10 am Tenderfoot: first aid
10-11am Second class: first aid
11-12pm First class: first aid
10:30-12pm First class: tools (lashing/ knots)
Merit Badges Program
9-10:30am Traffic Safety MB
8:30-10:30 Citizenship of Community MB
10:30-12:30 Camping MB
9-12 Personal Fitness MB
9-12 First Aid MB
Please reach out to Iniya, OSPL if you have any questions.
4th of July Parade
Date: 7/4 from 7:30-9:30 AM
Location: Kiwanis 4th of July Parade
Remarks: 2 Hours of Service
Description: Support our Charter Organization in carrying banners in the parade. We will be marching in the Danville 4th of July Parade and support the Kiwanis by carrying banners on their behalf. As we're typically at the beginning of the parade you'll also be able to join your parents afterwards to see the bulk of the parade.
OSM: Mr. Bellapu
OSPL: Sruthi N.
Escape Room!
Date: 7/10 from 5:20-8:00 PM
Location: Kiwanis 4th of July Parade
Remarks: Bring you patrol and escape...if you can!
Fee: $41.99
Description: In Escapology games, your team of up to 8 players will complete a specific mission in a fully themed room. During your thrilling 60-minute experience, you’ll be immersed in a real-life adventure with fun surprises around every corner. Coming to Escapology means finding hidden clues, cracking codes, solving challenging puzzles…and escaping before the clock runs out!
If time permits, we will get ice cream at Salt & Straw or Gio Gelati. Please bring extra cash for this.
Summer Camp
Date: 7/21-7/27
Location: Camp Chawanakee, Shaver Lake
Description: It's time to start planning for Summer Camp! This summer, Troop 126 is headed to Camp Chawanakee for the very first time. This camp, hosted by the Sequoia Council, is on Shaver Lake – just outside of Fresno.
Camp Chawanakee is much like Wente. It offers the Trail to First Class program for new and junior scouts as well as the opportunity for Scouts to earn their choice of over 40 merit badges. For the more accomplished Scouts, there are the Trails of Chawanakee, the 52′ climbing tower, rifle and shotgun shooting, sail boating, C.O.P.E. Course, horsemanship and overnight adventure outings. You will sleep in tent cabins – just like at Wente – but they each have cots and mattresses! Woohoo!
When: Departing Sunday, July 21st and returning Saturday, July 27th.
Where: Off of Shaver Lake, about 3½ hours away (almost the same travel time as Wente)
Cost: $780 (if paying by check)
Please RSVP “YES" in Troopmaster and pay the initial deposit of $250 by January 30th. Last payment due by April 16th. If you drop out after April 16th there will be no refund and you will be responsible for any remaining payments as the troop would have prepaid your camp fees.
Philmont Scout Camp
Date: 7/26-8/3
Location: Philmont Scout Camp
Remarks: Philmont crew only
Description: We got our top trek option, 7-9! This itinerary offers crews one of the first opportunities to hike out of base camp and into the backcountry for their wilderness experience. Make your way to your first trail camp on the edge of Heck Meadow, just below Tooth Ridge. Enjoy the wonderful views in all directions as your Ranger continues your skill training here.
Be sure to get up early enough to watch the sunrise, as a New Mexico sunrise is something to behold! Your next stop is at Clark's Fork, where you will learn the ways of the west, ride horses, brand your boots, and enjoy an excellent campfire program that night.
Rest up, as your next day brings you the opportunity to summit two peaks, including the iconic Tooth of Time. If you time it right, you can catch the setting sun on Shaefers Peak as you make your way back to your campsite in Shaefers Pass camp after your exciting summits!
The next morning you will head down to North Fork Urraca creek and over to Miners Park for the challenging rock climbing and rappelling programs. You'll also resupply here, so load up on food and hit the trail and make your way to Abreu.
Learn about this early New Mexican homestead at Abreu and the family that once lived and worked in this part of the ranch. You’ll enjoy a tour of the homestead, learn how to take care of animals, and enjoy a delicious Mexican Dinner on this, your last night on the trail.
The next morning you will hike to the the Zastrow Trailhead where you'll load up on the bus to head back to base. What a journey it has been, enjoy the ride!
Intro. to Backpacking Point Reyes
Date: 8/24 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Point Reyes
Description: This will be an easy backpacking trek to the Pacific coast at Point Reyes National Seashore. The hike in is only about 2 miles to Coast campground, where we'll have lunch, set up camp, and go enjoy the beach! After dinner, depending on conditions, we MIGHT be able to have a campfire... no promises. After being lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves and awakening to that same sonorous symphony, we'll cook breakfast, break down camp, enjoy a bit more time at the beach, and then hike the 2 miles back to the vehicles.
OSPL: Sarah Lannus
OSM: Mr. Gadad
Intro. to Backpacking Point Reyes
Date: 8/30-9/1
Location: Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Remarks: 6 Conservation Hours
Description: Troop 126 has been invited to Yosemite National Park to perform a conservation project. We'll work with rangers to collect native seeds from the beautiful Hodgdon Meadow, for later use in habitat restoration projects in the park. After our service project, we'll have time to explore Yosemite!
You may earn:
*Six hours of conversation service
*Two nights of camping
Many cooking opportunities. Scouts who have participated in a prior Yosemite service project may earn the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger patch.
Minimum age is 12 (NPS requirement). Priority is given to those who are Star Rank in need of conservation hours or camping nights, followed by First Class Rank who need service hours for Star Rank, followed by those 2nd Class and above who are working on the Camping Merit Badge.